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The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) was not alerted after the federal government laid charges against recycling company Terrapure and the city of Ste. Catherine, despite the alleged environmental infractions taking place within the bounds of the Seigneury of Sault St. Louis land grievance.

As 2025 draws to a close and we prepare to welcome 2026, The Eastern Door staff took a look back at the last 12 months of news in Kahnawake. And, as we find ourselves saying every year, what a year it has been! From major arts projects for some of Kahnawake’s finest acting talent to community protests about cannabis and traffic, we’ve recapped it all below.

The suspension of the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) elections was easily one of the biggest local stories of the year, but there was plenty more taking place in Kanesatake/Kanehsatake in 2025.

A substantial contribution from the federal government is the latest infusion for a planned 10-year, $3 million restoration of the St. Francis Xavier Mission and Fort St. Louis.

From new channels to connect with parents to a visit from a sports superstar, the first few days back at school in Kanesatake have been off to an excellent start.

As the August days pass, the inevitable reality of school starting up again begins to set in. 

The Kahnawake Schools Diabetes Prevention Program will be hosting the Indigenous Health Research Summit (IHRS) from September 10-12 in a collaborative effort with the Tahatikonhsontóntie’ Quebec Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (Qc-NEIHR).

A new fund has been launched to support survivors of residential school and their descendants in community initiatives that promote acknowledging and healing from their ongoing trauma.

Orange memorial benches are being installed at local parks in Kahnawake as part of an Every Child Matters initiative, starting with one at the Kahnawake Sports Complex last Friday.

Planting Day at Gardens of Hope this year was heavier on the weeding than the planting, but after a hard day’s work, and more that followed, the land is once again prepared to serve as a source of inspiration – and nourishment – to the community.